British-made Skidmarx race screens have an unrivalled track record in the Supersport class, having supplied current British Championship winning team (and victors in this year’s Isle of Man TT) HM Plant Honda. Now the Dorset-based manufacturer has developed a double bubble screen for the Triumph Daytona 675, widely rated as one of the best machines in the supersport class.
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Naked bikes re-established themselves as the most popular style of motorcycle last year, with sales of new naked machines the highest for any sector. Many owners of naked bikes opt to fit a fly screen, as these help to deflect wind-blast, without dramatically affecting the overall appearance of the machine.
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Skidmarx have introduced a double bubble screen for the 2009 Yamaha R1 based on the screen that they produced for newly-crowned British Superbike Champion Leon Camier. His victory on the Airwaves Yamaha means that the current British Superbike, Superstock and Supersport champions all relied on British-made Skidmarx race screens this season.
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Skidmarx have introduced a light weight race fairing and seat unit for the Ducati 1098; designed to directly replace the original body parts, these items will be useful for track days as well as use in competition. Skidmarx has a long association with Ducati on track, having supplied racing screens to Airwaves Ducati when they won the British Superbike championships in 2005, 2006 and 2008.
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Producing a claimed 180bhp and 85ftlb of torque from its 1000cc V4 motor, the Aprilia RSV4 delivers “searing performance” so owners will welcome the additional protection from buffeting at high speed provided by a Skidmarx double bubble screen.
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Skidmarx, the British bodywork specialists, have developed a belly pan and hugger to cover up the more exposed naked parts of Aprilia’s 750cc supermotard. With the Dorsoduro’s reputation for quality components, owners will want to keep their machine looking good; fitting a belly pan and hugger will help to shield the bike’s undercarriage from dirt and grime thrown up from the road while riding the 92 HP V-twin.
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British-manufactured Skidmarx screens were fitted to the winning machines in both of the Superbike and Supersport races at the 2010 NW200 road races in Northern Ireland. Relentless by TAS Suzuki rider Alastair Seeley made history when he won the feature Superbike event - the first Irish rider to do so in 13 years – setting a new lap record at 121.875mph into the bargain.
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New from British bodywork specialists Skidmarx, a range of accessories to make life with Triumph's 800cc adventure sport bike even easier. Tall screens are a popular upgrade for riders planning to cover long distances. Manufactured from 3mm acrylic, the Skidmarx tall screen for the Tiger 800 is 53cm high and is supplied with support bars to ensure a secure fit even at motorway cruising speeds. Available in clear or with a light grey tint, the Skidmarx tall screen retails for £59.95 including VAT.
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New from Skidmarx, the double bubble screen and rear hugger for the BMW K1300S are inexpensive and simple to fit additions that provide extra protection for both bike and rider on the 175bhp hyper-tourer. Designed in conjunction with top road racing teams, such as multiple TT winners Padgett's Honda, double bubble screens enhance the aerodynamics of the bike and increase the air pocket behind the screen, giving the rider greater protection during prolonged high speed riding.
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Skidmarx have enjoyed considerable race success with Honda this year - the British company's racing screens were fitted to five of the winning Honda machines in the Isle of Man TT races and a further three winners in the Ulster Grand Prix as well. Honda's second generation Fireblade has proved a popular track day tool for many riders and now Skidmarx offer not only screens, but also a full set of race bodywork for models from 2008-2010.
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